Frequently Asked Questions
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Taxes
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Taxes
Drumore Township assesses taxes on real estate. The current tax millage rate is 0.900000 (for a property with a base assessment of $100,000 the base tax would be approximately $9.00). Each property owner is mailed a municipal tax bill by March 1 of each year. If your taxes are in escrow with your Mortgage Company or Bank, it is your responsibility to forward a copy to them for payment. If you do not receive a bill, it is also your responsibility to contact our Municipal Tax Collector, Linda Martin, @ 717-548-2392 to receive a copy of your bill.
If there is an address change, or you have a question concerning your assessment, please call the Lancaster County Assessment Office at 717-299-8381. The County’s current tax millage rate is 2.911.
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The current local earned income tax rate is 1.65% for residents and the Political Subdivision Code (PSD) is 361603. This tax is required to be withheld by employers from the earned income of each employee and remitted to a local tax collector appointed by the municipality and school district (Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau). The School District receives 1.15% of the tax and the Township receives .5%. Self-employed individuals are required to make estimated quarterly payments for earned income taxes due. Annual tax returns are required to be submitted to the LCTCB by April 15.Taxes
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Real Estate transferred within the Township is subject to a 2% tax on the value transferred. The State receives 1%. The Township and School District share 1%. Transfer tax is collected by the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds.Taxes
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Taxes
The Solanco School District assesses taxes on real estate on a July 1 to June 30 fiscal year basis. The 2024-2025 tax millage rate is 12.7604 (for a property with a base assessment of $100,000 the base tax would be $1,276.04). Tax notices are mailed to property owners on or about July 1st of each year. The taxes are collected by the Solanco School District. If you have any questions, call 717-786-8401. Unpaid taxes are turned over to Portnoff Law Associates for collection.